SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police are investigating after a man was struck and killed while walking in Sioux Falls. Officials say the 23-year-old man was struck just before midnight Thursday by a pickup truck. Sgt. Travis Olsen said officers found the Sioux Falls man dead when they arrived on scene. Police are investigating the… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – The BIG Idea Competition is about to be launched. High school students across the state will submit business ideas and compete for more than $30,000 in cash and scholarships. Coordinator Kelly Weaver of the Small Business Development Center provides the details. She said that the pandemic hasn’t played too big a… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – The Senate will not return to Washington until after Labor Day, which won’t leave much time until the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30. South Dakota Senator John Thune says they will have to use a budget band aid to extend the spending deadline. Thune says that budget work… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (Press Release) – Travis Schaunaman, Mayor of the City of Aberdeen, has  proclaimed today as Aberdeen Police Officer Appreciation Day. Furthermore, Mayor Schaunaman encourages the citizens of Aberdeen, South Dakota to take time out of their day to say “Thank You for your dedication to our community” and to do something special to… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (DRG News) – The legalization of industrial hemp in South Dakota, as well as at the federal level, has opened up a new cropping opportunity for farmers. The Heartland Hemp Association is hoping to answer some of the common questions about the growing, harvesting and processing of the crop during an informational forum… Read more »

VERMILLION, S.D. (WNAX) – COVID-19 infections are on the rise on university campuses across the state. University of South Dakota President Sheila Gestring says they are now sharing as much infection information as they can.   That dashboard now shows four employees and 94 students with active infections. There are also 406 students in quarantine… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (WNAX) – The demand for absentee ballots will continue to rise as the general election approaches. South Dakota Secretary of State Steve Barnett updated the legislatures Government Operations and Audit Committee. Barnett says voters can still ask for an absentee ballot to be sent to them. Barnett says keeping everyone safe during the… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNAX) – Members of Congress are not due back in Washington until after Labor Day, so debate of the next economic stimulus bill is on hold. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says talks are continuing. Rounds says they have focused on a number of needs. Rounds says Democrats have not been serious about… Read more »

PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – Today, Governor Kristi Noem announced the South Dakota Departments of Agriculture and Environment & Natural Resources will merge to form the streamlined South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Hunter Roberts, the current Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, will be tapped to oversee the new department. Beginning September… Read more »

ABERDEEN, S.D. (HubCityRadio.com) – Monday marks the end of another month and another deadline for license plate decal renewals. Patty VanMeter, Brown County Treasurer, said people can stop down to the courthouse, mail in their in their funds, renew online or stop by the kiosk at Kessler’s. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31. VanMeter… Read more »